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Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)

Kuusakoski Group Oy, commonly known as Kuusakoski, is a leading Finnish company headquartered in Vantaa, Finland. Established in 1914, Kuusakoski has evolved into a prominent player in the recycling and waste management industry, with significant operations across Europe and Asia. The company specialises in the recycling of metals, electronics, and other materials, offering innovative solutions that prioritise sustainability and resource efficiency. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, Kuusakoski provides unique services that include the recovery of valuable materials from complex waste streams. The company has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the circular economy. Kuusakoski's dedication to quality and innovation has solidified its reputation as a market leader, making it a key contributor to sustainable practices in the industry.

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How does Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Ferrous Metal Reprocessing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18

Industry Benchmark

Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)'s score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kuusakoski Group Oy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,589,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 14,024,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,192,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 40,372,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2023, where total emissions were about 74,318,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 21,395,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,634,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 50,289,000 kg CO2e. Kuusakoski has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by the year 2030. This target reflects the company's commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for carbon reduction. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term reduction goals, demonstrating proactive engagement in climate action.

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Scope 1
22,232,500
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Scope 2
1,162,700
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)'s primary industry is Secondary other non-ferrous metals for treatment, Re-processing of secondary other non-ferrous metals into new other non-ferrous metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski) is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski) is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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